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Best Phantom Blade Zero settings for the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) (2026)

On a NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-12900F-class CPU), Phantom Blade Zero runs at roughly 85 FPS at 1440p with our optimized settings — up from about 85FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) is a high-end graphics card with 12GB of VRAM, and Phantom Blade Zero is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with the Intel Core i9-12900F, it runs well at 1440p — about 85 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings. That already clears a smooth frame rate on High, so our tuning keeps the visuals as high as possible instead of chasing extra frames.

Across resolutions you can expect around 141 FPS at 1080p and 85 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 65 FPS at 4K. Phantom Blade Zero supports ray tracing and the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) can technically run it, but it's the single most expensive option here — we keep it off to hit a smooth frame rate and suggest turning it on only if you have frames to spare. The biggest free win is DLSS upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p142141
1440p8585
4K4865
💡 Phantom Blade Zero: Unreal Engine 5 - turn off ray tracing and lower Lumen GI first for high frame rates.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — DLSSOff
Phantom Blade Zero (Unreal Engine 5) supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS plus Frame Generation. Effectively required at 1440p and up - enable it first.
Ray TracingOffsaves FPS
Ray-traced lighting and reflections. Stunning but brutally heavy on a fast action game - keep Off unless you have DLSS + Frame Gen on.
Texture QualityEpic-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap on FPS if it fits your VRAM. High for 8GB cards, Epic for 12GB+.
Global Illumination (Lumen)Highbaseline
Software Lumen bounce lighting - the heaviest non-RT setting. High over Epic is a big saving with little visible loss.
Shadow QualityHighbaseline
Shadow resolution and range. High looks nearly identical to Epic while running faster.
Reflections (Lumen)Highbaseline
Reflections on blades, water and wet surfaces. Medium/High is plenty.
Effects QualityHighbaseline
Combat sparks and ability effects - a real cost in this fast, flashy combat. High keeps fights smooth.
Foliage QualityHighbaseline
Grass and plant density. Mild visual loss when lowered.
Post ProcessingHighbaseline
Motion blur, bloom and depth of field. Cheap; set to taste.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) get in Phantom Blade Zero?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) averages around 85 FPS at 1440p in Phantom Blade Zero — up from about 85 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) run Phantom Blade Zero at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) averages roughly 85 FPS in Phantom Blade Zero — a smooth experience.

What are the best Phantom Blade Zero settings for the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB)?

Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Global Illumination (Lumen) and Shadow Quality down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.